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WEEKEND WEEKEND EDITION EDITION IN THE IN THE BLAC BLAC K K MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY JOURNAL VOL. XXXV NO.48 JANUARY 26, 2018 50 CENTS BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN PERMIT 4668 NEWS & VIEWS ON: BUSINESS TRENDS, PERSONAL FINANCE, TECHNOLOGY (JUST KLICK!) HOBOKEN, NJ — Once upon a time, there were a few well- regarded sources for reliable financial infor- mation and advice. But in recent years—thanks to the enormous impact and growth of the Inter- net—we now have nearly unlimited infor- mation at our fingertips. In seconds flat, we can look up anything we want to know about money management. That's the good news, right? Right. But personal finance ex- pert and best-selling author Eric Tyson, MBA, says it's also the bad news. "The Internet can be an enor- mous resource for finding fi- nancial information, advice, and market predictions," says Tyson, author of Personal Fi- nance in Your 20s & 30s For Dummies® (Wiley, 2017, ISBN: 978-1-119-43141-1, $19.99). "Yet too much information can be overwhelming. It can even be dangerous when you don't know how to separate the wheat from the chaff." His advice? Make an effort to discern what's worth paying at- tention to—and paying for— and what you should ignore and perhaps even run away from. (NOTE: See attached sidebar.) "Remember the 'buyer be- ware' mentality when looking for financial advice online," he says. "The Internet is the Wild West, and there are far more unreliable resources out there than you would think—and you should never rely on bad infor- mation when managing your money." Tyson explains that while you can look online to find the same time-tested and com- monsense principles about sound personal financial management and wise investments, the Internet may still steer you wrong. Be on the lookout for prognosticators claiming to be able to produce fat profits and crooks looking to defraud people of their hard-earned money. Also: lots of du- bious "free" advice. Read on for seven things to remember when navigating the online world of fi- nancial advice: Consider the hidden cost of "free." Always ask yourself one question when read- ing a free article online: How can the website purveyor afford to hire competent personal finance experts to write articles for the website? For many sites, the an- swer is that they hope to make money from advertising. This is a problem because it means the website has to be careful to offer content that is attractive to advertisers. As a result, it may shy away from valid criticisms of various products, services, and firms. "So what you may consider to be 'free' content may actually have a hefty cost to you if it of- fers faulty advice that causes you future headaches and pain," notes Tyson. Watch out for paid reviews. It is increasingly common for companies to pay websites to post flattering reviews of prod- ucts and services. And a growing number are connecting with bloggers who are looking to earn money by saying flattering things about the companies paying them. Print publications usually in- clude a disclosure when an ar- ticle is paid advertising, but many websites and blogs fail to do this. Sadly, the complete lack of disclosure that their content is paid advertorials is all too com- mon online, especially in the fi- nancial space. Failing to provide a disclo- sure is extraordinarily mislead- ing and may lead you to believe that a review is trust- worthy when, actually, the op- posite is true. "You can often determine if a review is paid or not by looking at other reviews a certain indi- vidual or website has done in the past," says Tyson. "Do any of them offer any negative criticism? If they are full of only praise, this can be a clue that they aren't offering a balanced review." Beware of links to recom- mended products and service providers. Often, the referring website gets paid an affiliate fee—sometimes amounting to 30, 40, or 50 percent of the product price! How do you avoid this? Tyson recommends looking for sites that have posted poli- cies against receiving referral fees from products and services they recommend. Be wary of the short-term focus and addictive nature encouraged by many web- sites. Many financial websites provide real-time stock quotes as a hook to a site that's full of advertising. Another way sites create an addictive environment is by constantly providing news and rapidly changing content that encourage you to return multiple times daily. "My experience is that the more investors think short-term, the worse they do," shares Tyson. " And constantly checking stock quotes and obsessively following the news can certainly promote short-term thinking." Think twice about tips offered around the electronic water cooler (message BUYER BEWARE: Seven Things to Watch Out for When Getting Online Financial Advice (continued on page 3)

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Page 1: MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY JOURNAL …...WEEKEND EDITION IN THE BLACK MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY JOURNAL VOL. XXXV NO.48 JANUARY 26, 2018 50 CENTS BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN PERMIT

WEEKENDWEEKENDEDITIONEDITION

IN THEIN THEBLACBLACKKMILWAUKEE COMMUNITY JOURNAL

VOL. XXXV NO.48 JANUARY 26, 2018 50 CENTSBULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN PERMIT 4668

NEWS & VIEWS ON: BUSINESSTRENDS, PERSONAL FINANCE, TECHNOLOGY (JUST KLICK!)

HOBOKEN, NJ —Once upon a time,there were a few well-regarded sources forreliable financial infor-mation and advice. Butin recent years—thanksto the enormous impactand growth of the Inter-net—we now havenearly unlimited infor-mation at our fingertips. In seconds flat, we can look

up anything we want to knowabout money management.That's the good news, right?Right. But personal finance ex-pert and best-selling authorEric Tyson, MBA, says it's alsothe bad news."The Internet can be an enor-

mous resource for finding fi-nancial information, advice,and market predictions," saysTyson, author of Personal Fi-nance in Your 20s & 30s ForDummies® (Wiley, 2017, ISBN:978-1-119-43141-1, $19.99). "Yet too much information

can be overwhelming. It caneven be dangerous when youdon't know how to separate thewheat from the chaff."His advice? Make an effort to

discern what's worth paying at-tention to—and paying for—and what you should ignoreand perhaps even run awayfrom. (NOTE: See attachedsidebar.)"Remember the 'buyer be-

ware' mentality when lookingfor financial advice online," hesays. "The Internet is the WildWest, and there are far moreunreliable resources out therethan you would think—and youshould never rely on bad infor-mation when managing yourmoney."Tyson explains that while you

can look online to find thesame time-tested and com-monsense principles aboutsound personal financial management and wise investments, the Internet maystill steer you wrong. Be on the lookout for prognosticators claiming to be able to produce fat profits

and crooks looking to defraud people of their hard-earned money. Also: lots of du-bious "free" advice.Read on for seven things to remember when navigating the online world of fi-

nancial advice:Consider the hidden cost of "free." Always ask yourself one question when read-

ing a free article online: How can the website purveyor afford to hire competentpersonal finance experts to write articles for the website? For many sites, the an-swer is that they hope to make money from advertising. This is a problem because it means the website has to be careful to offer content

that is attractive to advertisers.As a result, it may shy awayfrom valid criticisms of variousproducts, services, and firms."So what you may consider

to be 'free' content may actuallyhave a hefty cost to you if it of-fers faulty advice that causesyou future headaches andpain," notes Tyson.Watch out for paid reviews. It

is increasingly common forcompanies to pay websites topost flattering reviews of prod-ucts and services. And a growing number are

connecting with bloggers whoare looking to earn money bysaying flattering things aboutthe companies paying them.Print publications usually in-clude a disclosure when an ar-ticle is paid advertising, butmany websites and blogs fail todo this.Sadly, the complete lack of

disclosure that their content ispaid advertorials is all too com-mon online, especially in the fi-nancial space. Failing to provide a disclo-

sure is extraordinarily mislead-ing and may lead you tobelieve that a review is trust-worthy when, actually, the op-posite is true."You can often determine if a

review is paid or not by lookingat other reviews a certain indi-vidual or website has done inthe past," says Tyson."Do any of them offer any

negative criticism? If they arefull of only praise, this can be aclue that they aren't offering abalanced review."Beware of links to recom-

mended products and serviceproviders. Often, the referringwebsite gets paid an affiliatefee—sometimes amounting to30, 40, or 50 percent of theproduct price! How do youavoid this? Tyson recommends looking

for sites that have posted poli-cies against receiving referral fees from products and services they recommend.Be wary of the short-term focus and addictive nature encouraged by many web-

sites. Many financial websites provide real-time stock quotes as a hook to a sitethat's full of advertising. Another way sites create an addictive environment is by constantly providing

news and rapidly changing content that encourage you to return multiple timesdaily."My experience is that the more investors think short-term, the worse they do,"

shares Tyson. "And constantly checking stock quotes and obsessively following the news can

certainly promote short-term thinking."Think twice about tips offered around the electronic water cooler (message

BUYER BEWARE:Seven Things to Watch Out for When

Getting Online Financial Advice

(continued on page 3)

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The Weekend Edition • IN THE BLACK • January 26, 2018 Page 2 Business BriefsLocal, National and International News about Business and Finance

Opinion and comments expressed on the Perspectives page do not nec-essarily reflect the views of the publisher or management of the MCJ. Let-ters and “other perspectives” are accepted but may be edited for contentand length.

Patricia O’Flynn -PattilloFounder, PublisherRobert J. Thomas, Co-FounderAssoc. PublisherTodd Thomas, Vice PresidentMikel Holt, Founding Editor, Associate PublisherThomas E. Mitchell, Jr., Managing EditorTeretha Martin, Terri’s InnovativeComputers: Billing Clerk, Pro-

duction assistance, tech-supportColleen Newsom,Classified Advertising SalesLeaderJimmy V. Johnson, AdvertisingSales Mike Mullis, Advertising Coordi-nationYvonne Kemp, PhotographerKim Robinson, PhotographerBill Tennessen, Photographer

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WEEKENDWEEKENDPhone: 414-265-5300 (Advertising and Administration) •

414-265-6647 (Editorial) • Website: communityjournal.net • Email: [email protected]/[email protected]

MADISON – The WisconsinHousing and Economic Develop-ment Authority (WHEDA) funded$371.2 million in single familyhome loans in 2017. The figure represents the high-

est annual amount of WHEDAmortgage lending since the hous-ing crisis hit in 2008 and marks the6th consecutive year WHEDA hasincreased funding for its homeloans.The $371.2 million in WHEDA

home loans during 2017 is a15.4% increase from the $321.7million in WHEDA home loans dur-ing 2016. The 2017 lending volume en-

abled 3,078 individuals and fami-lies to purchase a home with alow-cost WHEDA mortgage.Since 2011, WHEDA has providedover $1.2 billion in mortgages tohelp over 10,800 Wisconsin resi-dents obtain home ownership.“This is truly a remarkable

achievement,” said WHEDA Exec-utive Director Wyman Winston.“Because of the efforts of our ded-icated Single Family Team, in2017 more than 3,000 Wisconsinfamilies now have a great oppor-tunity to achieve success andprosperity. “I congratulate all our staff mem-

bers. In the process of placingfamilies in new homes, they havestrengthened our state’s economy,an incredible accomplishment.”WHEDA’s First-Time Home

Buyer preferred interest rate prod-uct, introduced in 2015, is havinga significant impact on WHEDA’ssingle family total loan volume.This product has becomeWHEDA’s flagship mortgage pro-gram. In 2017, first-time home buyers

represented 96.5% of all WHEDAloans.“WHEDA’s reputation as a reli-

able, effective statewide providerof residential loan products andservices continues to build andgrow thanks to a highly qualifiednetwork of lending partners,” saidWinston.“WHEDA’s strong network of

159 participating lenders is criticalbecause they share our mission tohelp more Wisconsin residents at-tain the goal of home ownership,”said WHEDA Single Family Hous-ing Director Dave Rouse. “These valued lender partner-

ships are a critical reason whyWHEDA is fortunate to realize asubstantial increase in our mort-gage business.” WHEDA also funded 2,229

down payment and closing costassistance loans in 2017 totaling$8.7 million compared to 1,667such loans in 2016 totaling $6.6million.During 2017, WHEDA serviced

22,525 loans, a 31.5% increaseover 2016 and a 54% increaseover the past two years.WHEDA provides home buyers

with a versatile loan that featuresa low monthly mortgage, downpayment and closing cost assis-tance, a 30-year fixed interest rateand local servicing. Certain program restrictions and

eligibility requirements apply. Formore information about WHEDAmortgage programs or to find a listof participating lenders visitwww.wheda.com/Home-Buyers/. For 45 years, WHEDA, as an in-

dependent state authority, hasprovided low-cost financing forhousing and small business devel-opment in Wisconsin. Since 1972, WHEDA has fi-

nanced more than 73,000 afford-able rental units, helped morethan 125,800 families purchase ahome and made more than29,000 small business and agri-cultural loan guarantees. For more information on

WHEDA programs, visitwheda.com or call 800-334-6873.

Milwaukee’s Town Bank toincrease minimum wagefor its hourly employeesTown Bank, a Wintrust Community Bank, will in-

crease the minimum wage paid to its eligible non-commissioned hourly employees to $15 an hour. Thisdecision comes as a result of the recently enactedtax reform legislation and the bank’s continued com-mitment to its employees.Wintrust expects that more than 600 employees

will benefit from this action across its family of morethan 150 bank locations, including those at the TownBank charter.

"I am very proud of the company that Wintrust hasbecome since our first bank opened more than 26years ago,” said Edward J. Wehmer, president andCEO of Wintrust. “But our accomplishments are merely a reflection

of our employees and their dedication, hard work,and passion for delivering exceptional service to ourcustomers and the communities we serve. Accord-ingly, I am very pleased that we can share some ofthe benefits of the recently enacted tax reform withour valued employees."Wintrust is a Rosemont-based financial holding

company with assets of over $27 billion whose com-mon stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global SelectMarket.

BLACK-OWNED PREPAID DEBITCARD PROGRAM WITH A UNIQUEREWARDS PROGRAM LAUNCHESTO HELP LOW INCOME FAMILIESThe debit card program allows direct deposit set-up, and deposits of your tax refundsDALLAS, TX (BlackNews.com) -- StressFreeMoney LLC, a Black-

owned financial services firm, has announced the launch of the SFMPrepaid MasterCard® with the revolutionary FriendSpend Rewards*program powered by Cascade Financial Technology Corp in Las Vegas,NV.The SFM Prepaid MasterCard allows cardholders to avoid monthly

fees when they load at least $750 per month. Cardholders will also haveaccess to over 50,000 surcharge-free ATMs**. The card offers onlinebanking, direct deposit, and the ability to share funds with other SFMcardholders. Funds loaded on the SFM Prepaid MasterCard are FDICinsured through Sunrise Banks, N.A., the issuer of the card."We are excited to launch our new prepaid card program, which offers

an economic solution for the more than 40 million unserved, under-banked American consumers," said Sandra Lewis, President of Stress-FreeMoney LLC. "StressFreeMoney looks to give our clients the bestcard value possible."Spencer Schmerling, CEO of Cascade, added, "We are excited about

the launch of the SFM Prepaid MasterCard, and we are proud to com-bine our revolutionary FriendSpend Rewards program with Stress-FreeMoney’s value proposition of offering their clients a low-fee financialsolution. We look forward to the growth of this new program as card-holders refer their friends and family to build up their Spending Squads."The SFM Prepaid Mastercard delivers inclusive products and serv-

ices, providing an alternate way for cardholders to build rewards bydoing things like paying bills online, shopping, and traveling exclusivelyusing a prepaid card They can share this great opportunity with friendsand family using the social media suite of tools available to each card-holder.About StressFreeMoney, LLCThe company is based in Dallas, Texas and is an experienced female

minority-owned business that has the capacity to serve every consumerand business (large to small), providing efficient and scalable prepaidor general-purpose reloadable (GPR) cards. StressFreeMoney, LLCserves the domestic markets. SFM Prepaid provides a payment vehicleand solution for companies that need to pay disbursements, payroll,commissions, and similar payments to individuals.

Sandra Lewis, president ofStressFreeMoney LLC

WHEDA funded $371.2 million insingle family loans during 20172017 marks the 6th consecutive year of increased mortgage lending

Wyman Winston

“This is truly a re-markable achieve-ment. Because of theefforts of our dedi-cated Single FamilyTeam, in 2017 morethan 3,000 Wisconsinfamilies now have agreat opportunity toachieve success andprosperity.” —WHEDA Executive DirectorWyman Winston

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Free Workforce Training and Placement Program for Job SeekersEnrolling in ResCare’s FoodShare Employment and Trainingprogram opens the door to family-supporting career opportuni-tiesWith the New Year comes new opportunities, and 2018 may just be the

best time for FoodShare enrollees to secure a family-sustaining career. Cur-rently, there are over 18,000 employment opportunities in southeastern Wis-consin, with business indicators pointing to thousands more throughout 2018. Using online job search engines can be frustrating, but with free, one-on-

one guidance and support from the talent development specialists atResCare Workforce Services, no job seeker needs to tackle the processalone. Since 2015, ResCare Workforce Services helped over 13,000 people in

southeastern Wisconsin find jobs. This year, ResCare is focused on connect-ing thousands more job seekers with employers that are ready to hire. “Being unemployed gets you frustrated. It plays on your emotions and

pride,” said Phil Bridges, who recently completed the FSET program. “I hadno resources whatsoever, and I knew something needed to be done. So Itrekked down to ResCare and they immediately signed me up for an orien-tation. I went to a job fair the next day, and on the third day I was hired.ResCare helped me get my foot in the door and get started. All I had to dowas make it happen.” Job seekers who live in any of seven southeastern Wisconsin counties and

are currently FoodShare members can easily enroll in a local FoodShare Em-ployment and Training (FSET) program through three “Change the Game”websites: GameChangeMKE.org (Milwaukee), GameChangeWOW.org(Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington) and GameChangeWRK.org (Wal-worth, Racine and Kenosha). Those who enroll in FSET through ResCarereceive personalized assistance, from start to finish, to prepare for a career—not just a job. ResCare helps enrollees attain the abilities required to find and retain a

successful career with a host of services that include career mapping, skillstraining, resume creation, interview preparation, child care assistance andtransportation support. ResCare also assists with employment barriers, suchas low education levels, a criminal background, or lack of a valid driver's li-cense. “If someone is on FoodShare and looking for better employment opportu-

nities, we’ll provide them the training and skills they need to change theirgame,” said Steven Reinhold, FSET Project Director for ResCare WorkforceServices.

boards). This doesn't mean you can't commu-nicate with strangers and exchange ideas on-line—generally this is fine. However, if you don't know their identity and

competence level, why would you follow theirfinancial advice?"Message boards are rife with day traders

spreading exaggerations and lies in order toboost stock prices by a small amount andprofit on a quick sale," explains Tyson. "Collecting ideas from various sources is

okay, but always verify the info with reliablesources. Educate yourself and do your home-work before making personal financial deci-sions."Keep an eye open for the agenda of ex-

pense-tracking sites and apps. There areplenty of sites and apps devoted to helping re-duce your spending, such as Geezeo, Mint,Mvelopes, Wesabe, and Yodlee. The problem with using them is that they are

loaded with advertising and/or have affiliaterelationships with companies. This creates amassive conflict of interest and taints any rec-ommendation made by these sites. Theyhave no incentive or reason to recommendcompanies that don't pay them an affiliate fee."Another problem with these apps is that

after registering as a user, the first thing most

of these sites want you to do is connect di-rectly to your financial institutions (banks, bro-kerages, investment companies, and so on),"warns Tyson. "Then they download your investment ac-

count and spending data. Yes, you shouldhave security concerns, but those pale incomparison to privacy concerns and concernsabout the endless pitching to you of productsand services."Look out for financial service companies try-

ing to make a sale. Tyson warns that thesecompanies try to sell you financial planningadvice that really doesn't offer good value.Such companies can't take the necessary ob-jective and holistic view required to renderuseful advice."Above all, use common sense when you

turn to the Internet to manage your finances,"concludes Tyson. "You can find a certain amount of reliable

and helpful content online, but there's a lot ofbad information floating around from compa-nies that don't have your best interests inmind—and it can often be hard to tell the dif-ference between the two. Check in with atrusted financial advisor to answer your impor-tant questions and you'll avoid the headachesand pain that 'free' online advice could costyou in the future."

Seven Things to WatchOut for When Getting

Online Financial Advice (continued from cover page)

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NEW YORK— /PRNewswire/ --BLACK ENTERPRISE will returnto Charlotte, North Carolina, tohold the 23rd annual Entrepre-neurs Summit hosted by Nation-wide on Wednesday, June 6,through Saturday, June 9, at theCharlotte Convention Center. Thethree-day power conference,which brings together more than1,000 of the country's leading en-trepreneurs and corporate execu-tives, is designed to provideattendees with the innovativestrategies and networking oppor-tunities critical for their businessesto reach the next level of profitabil-ity.BLACK ENTERPRISE Presi-

dent & CEO Earl "Butch" GravesJr. will officially announce thatCharlotte will serve as host city atthe planned press conferencescheduled for Jan. 30, 2018. The Charlotte business commu-

nity is critical to job creation andinnovation, which is why the Sum-

mit seeks to drive the growth ofblack entrepreneurship and eco-nomic development in Charlotteand nationwide. The Summit returns to Charlotte

10 years after the annual confer-ence was first hosted by the city."It's our intent that Greater Char-

lotte, and its nearly 13,000-plusblack-owned businesses, be thegreatest beneficiaries of our pres-ence here. Deals are made at our confer-

ences and long-term business re-lationships are forged," saysGraves Jr. "We expect the three-day event

to unite local business leaderswith some of the nation's leadingcorporate decision makers, allwhile delivering more than $4 mil-lion to Charlotte's already thrivingeconomy. At the same time, welook forward to raising the city'sprofile as one of our publication'stop destinations to live and dobusiness."

"What better time than on theeve of Black History Month to for-mally announce the partnershipbetween the City and BLACK EN-TERPRISE in hosting the BlackEnterprise Entrepreneurial Sum-mit," says Charlotte Mayor ViLyles. "In the City of Charlotte, wehave made a priority of improvingeconomic mobility as it relates tosmall business opportunity, highpaying jobs, and broader accessto opportunity. To be able to host this Summit,

partnering with an organizationthat has grown from a focus onmagazine production to one thatpromotes the concept of economicmobility internationally in all that itpublishes and in events that it pro-motes is a true privilege for ourgreat City."Charlotte City Council member

James Mitchell said, "It has beenan extreme pleasure to chair thelocal Steering Committee and Am-bassador Committee that are

working locally to make this thebest Black Enterprise Entrepre-neurial Summit to date. We are lucky to have BE here

and we want to show BE and thenation that this is an outstandingclimate to promote black entrepre-neurship!"The conference, themed "Con-

nect. Build. Elevate.", will wel-come high-powered sessions oncritical business topics such asStartup Funding: The Right Way toFund Your First Business; BuildYour Business by Making Moneyon Social Media; and Doing Busi-ness in Charlotte, just to name afew. Plus, the Black Enterprise El-evator Pitch Competition willaward $10,000 for the best newbusiness idea. Get the education, resources,

and connections you need toboost your business growth foryears to come at the Entrepre-neurs Summit."Nationwide is proud of our

long-standing partnership withBLACK ENTERPRISE and theopportunity to serve for the 8thyear as the host sponsor of the2018 Black Enterprise Entrepre-neurs Summit, to be held in Char-lotte, North Carolina," saidNationwide Chief AdministrativeOfficer Gale King. "Nationwide understands that

being in business for yourselftakes dedication, commitment,and hard work, and it is our pleas-ure to partner with BLACK EN-TERPRISE to recognize andsupport entrepreneurs today, andin the future. It's part of what Na-tionwide's On Your Side promiseis all about.The 2018 Black Enterprise En-

trepreneurs Summit hosted by Na-tionwide is presented by Toyotaand corporate sponsor FedEx.Forupdates, follow the Black Enter-prise Entrepreneurs Summitpageon Facebook and search the #BE-Summit hashtag on Twitter.

Nation's Leading African American Entrepreneurs And Corporate Executives To Gather In Charlotte At The 23rdAnnual BLACK ENTERPRISE Entrepreneurs Summit

Are You Financially Prepared For A Family Health Crisis?Americans are living longer, which means more time with the grand-

children, more time to travel to those places you didn’t see when youwere younger and more time to devote to leaving your mark on theworld.But a longer life expectancy also comes with problems.At least 70 percent of Americans will eventually watch as an aging

loved one’s life is taken over by a growing list of impairments that couldmean there’s a need for long-term care. And many family members willbe unprepared both financially and emotionally to make decisions aboutwhat’s best for that person they care about so much.“Too many people wait until they are in the middle of a crisis before

they start trying to figure out how the world of long-term care works,”says Chris Orestis, Executive Vice President of GWG Life(www.gwglife.com) and author of the books “Help on the Way” and “ASurvival Guide to Aging.”That’s why it’s important to have a game plan mapped out ahead of

time, Orestis says, and there are key things people need to be thinkingabout. Those include:• Can you recognize the need for care? The first step in providing

long-term care is identifying that a loved one needs the care. “Some-times this can sneak up on you slowly or it can happen overnight,”Orestis says. Some of the telltale signs include cognitive impairment,such as forgetfulness or confusion; a house that is not as tidy or organ-ized as it once was, or has objects in odd places; and physical deterio-ration, such as marked weakness, loss of strength and stamina,difficulty balancing or drastic weight loss.• Do you know what the right kind of care is? There are four types of

long-term care. Home health care allows someone to remain in theirown home while receiving care by licensed or unlicensed workers, aswell as designated family members. Assisted living is housing for some-one unable to live independently, but who just needs mid-level custodialcare, medication support, lifestyle activities, transportation and meals.Nursing homes are for those who need higher level skilled care. Finally,hospice care is for people in the final six months of life.• Are you prepared to pay for it? The cost of long-term care can dev-

astate a family’s finances, Orestis says. The annual cost of nursinghome care, for example, is more than $80,000. Generally, there arethree options for paying for long-term care: tapping into retirement sav-ings, buying long-term care insurance, or relying on Medicaid andMedicare.“Most seniors don’t want to be a burden on their families, and yet too

often families are unprepared for how long-term care will have an impacton them,” Orestis says. “That’s why it’s important to plan for that dayand not wait until you’re in the middle of a crisis.”About Chris OrestisChris Orestis, Executive Vice President of GWG Life

(www.gwglife.com), is an over 20-year veteran of the insurance andlong-term care industries and is nationally recognized as a healthcareexpert and senior care advocate. He is a former Washington, D.C. lob-byist who has provided legislative testimony; the author of two books:“Help on the Way” and “A Survival Guide to Aging”; a frequent columnistwith a currently popular series entitled "The Healthcare HungerGames"; and has been a featured guest on over 50 radio programs andin The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today,Kiplinger’s, Investor’s Business Daily, PBS, and numerous other mediaoutlets.

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SUMMONS(PUBLICATION)

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 18CV000720

In the matter of the name change of:CHRISTINE SMITHBy (Petitioner) CHRISTINE SMITHNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to change thename of the person listed above:From: CHRISTINE SMITH To: QUEENCHRISTINE JACKSONBirth Certificate: CHRISTINE JACKSONIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. MARY E. TRIG-GIANOROOM 412, PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:MARCH 8, 2018 TIME: 9:30 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice for three(3) weeks in a row prior to the date ofthe hearing in the Milwaukee Commu-nity Journal, a newspaper published inMilwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.Dated: 1-25-18BY THE COURT:HON. MARY E. TRIGGIANOCircuit Court Judge018-024 /1-26/2-2-9-2018

SUMMONS(PUBLICATION)

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 18CV000265

In the matter of the name change of:MARK ALEKSANDROVICHKVETKOVSKIYBy (Petitioner) MARK ALEKSAN-DROVICH KVETKOVSKIYNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to change thename of the person listed above:From: MARK ALEKSANDROVICHKEVTKOVSKIY To: MARKVLADIMIROVICH KVETKOVSKIYBirth Certificate: MARK ALEKSAN-DROVICH KVETKOVSKIYIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. TIMOTHYWITKOWIAKROOM 415, PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:FEBRUARY 20, 2018 TIME: 9:00 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice for three(3) weeks in a row prior to the date ofthe hearing in the Milwaukee Commu-nity Journal, a newspaper published inMilwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.Dated: 1-12-18BY THE COURT:HON. TIMOTHY WIKOWIAKCircuit Court Judge018-023/1-26/2-2-9-2018

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MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 18CV000657

In the matter of the name change of:OMAR MONTRELL RANDOLPHBy (Petitioner) OMAR MONTRELLRANDOLPHNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to change thename of the person listed above:From: OMAR MONTRELL RANDOLPHTo: OMARSHIRE MONTRELL RAN-DOLPHBirth Certificate: MONTREL JUNIORRANDOLPHIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. ELLENBROSTROMROOM 413, PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:MARCH 1, 2018 TIME: 9:00 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice for three(3) weeks in a row prior to the date ofthe hearing in the Milwaukee Commu-nity Journal, a newspaper published inMilwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.Dated: 1-24-18BY THE COURT:HON. ELLEN BROSTROMCircuit Court Judge018-022 /1-26/2-2-9-2018

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MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 18CV000043

In the matter of the name change of:IRVAN SEAN COLEMAN PRIDGEONBy (Petitioner) IRVAN SEAN COLEMANPRIDGEONNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to change thename of the person listed above:From: IRVAN SEAN COLEMAN PRID-GEON To: IRVAN SEAN PRIDGEONBirth Certificate: IRVAN SEAN PRID-GEONIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. REBECCA F.DALLETROOM 403, PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:FEBRUARY 12, 2018 TIME: 8:30 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice for three(3) weeks in a row prior to the date ofthe hearing in the Milwaukee Commu-nity Journal, a newspaper published inMilwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.Dated: 1-2-18BY THE COURT:HON. REBECCA F. DALLETCircuit Court Judge018-021 /1-26/2-2-9-2018

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STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARING

Case No. 18CV496

In the matter of the name change of:ROBERT LAWSONBy (Petitioner) ROBERT TAYLORNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to change thename of the person listed above:From: ROBERT LAWSON To: ROBERTTAYLORBirth Certificate: ROBERT LAWSONIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. WILLIAM SOS-NAYROOM 414, PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:MARCH 1, 2018 TIME: 11:00 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice for three(3) weeks in a row prior to the date ofthe hearing in the Milwaukee Commu-nity Journal, a newspaper published inMilwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.Dated: 1-17-18BY THE COURT:HON. WILLIAM SOSNAYCircuit Court Judge018-020 /1-19-26/2-2-2018

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT-CIVIL DIVISION

SMALL CLAIMSMILWAUKEE COUNTY

PUBLICATIONSUMMONS

Case No. 17SC039187

To: LATONIA TAYLOR7900 W BENDER AVE #3MILWAUKEE, WI 53218

You are being sued by KNT PROPER-TIES LLC in the small claims court forMilwaukee County, Wisconsin, Rm. 400,of the Milwaukee County Courthouse,901 N. Ninth St. Milwaukee, WI 53233.A hearing will be held at 2:30 o’clockp.m. on MARCH 7, 2018.

If you do not appear a judgment may begiven to the person suing you. (A copyof the claim has been mailed to you atthe address above.)

Dated this 15th day of January, 2018.

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF- OR- PLAINTIFF:GEORGE SESSLER (LLC MEMBER)P.O. BOX 182WAUKESHA, WI 53187(414) 588-5688018-019/1-19-2018

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT-CIVIL DIVISION

SMALL CLAIMSMILWAUKEE COUNTY

PUBLICATIONSUMMONS

Case No. 17SC035982

To: ANASTASIA SHEPARD8023 W. THURSTON AVE #2MILWAUKEE, WI 53218

You are being sued by DLS INVEST-MENTS PROPERTIES LLC in the smallclaims court for Milwaukee County, Wis-consin, Rm. 400, of the MilwaukeeCounty Courthouse, 901 N. Ninth St.Milwaukee, WI 53233. A hearing will beheld at 2:30 o’clock p.m. on FEBRUARY20, 2018.

If you do not appear a judgment may begiven to the person suing you. (A copyof the claim has been mailed to you atthe address above.)

Dated this 2nd day of January, 2018.

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF- OR- PLAINTIFF:GEORGE SESSLER (LLC MEMBER)P.O. BOX 182WAUKESHA, WI 53187(414) 588-5688018-018/1-19-2018

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT-CIVIL DIVISION

SMALL CLAIMSMILWAUKEE COUNTY

PUBLICATIONSUMMONS

Case No. 17SC039180

To: DEVON BELL & SASHA HAMM5839 N. 84TH ST #3MILWAUKEE, WI 53225

You are being sued by SESSLERPROPERTIES LLC in the small claimscourt for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin,Rm. 400, of the Milwaukee CountyCourthouse, 901 N. Ninth St. Milwau-kee, WI 53233. A hearing will be held at2:30 o’clock p.m. on MARCH 7, 2018.

If you do not appear a judgment may begiven to the person suing you. (A copyof the claim has been mailed to you atthe address above.)

Dated this 15th day of January, 2018.

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF- OR- PLAINTIFF:GEORGE SESSLER (LLC MEMBER)P.O. BOX 182WAUKESHA, WI 53187(414) 588-5688018-017/1-19-2018

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STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 18CV000468

In the matter of the name change of:PHYLLIS LANEE JONESBy (Petitioner) PHYLLIS LANEEJONESNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to change thename of the person listed above:From: PHYLLIS LANEE JONES To:PHYLLIS LANEE WILLIAMSBirth Certificate: PHYLLIS LANEEJONESIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. WILLIAM SOS-NAYROOM 414, PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:FEBRUARY 28, 2018 TIME: 11:00 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice for three(3) weeks in a row prior to the date ofthe hearing in the Milwaukee Commu-nity Journal, a newspaper published inMilwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.Dated: 1-17-18BY THE COURT:HON. WILLIAM SOSNAY

Circuit Court Judge018-016 /1-19-26/2-2-2018

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STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 18CV000246

In the matter of the name change of:CLARA TERESE CARPENTERBy (Petitioner) CLARA TERESE CAR-PENTERNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to change thename of the person listed above:From: CLARA TERESE CARPENTERTo: JESSE PEAL VAILBirth Certificate: CLARA TERESE CAR-PENTERIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. TIMOTHYWITKOWIAKROOM 415, PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:FEBRUARY 22, 2018 TIME: 11:30 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice for three(3) weeks in a row prior to the date ofthe hearing in the Milwaukee Commu-nity Journal, a newspaper published inMilwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.Dated: 1-9-18BY THE COURT:HON. TIMOTHY WITKOWIAKCircuit Court Judge018-015/1-19-26/2-2-2018

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STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARING

Case No. 17CV11973

In the matter of the name change of:MARQUEL ERVING JUAREZBy (Petitioner) RAQUEL LEA JUAREZand by (Co-Petitioner) ELRIC RENARDERVINGNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to change thename of the person listed above:From: MARQUEL ERVING JUAREZ To:MARQUEL JUAREZ ERVINGBirth Certificate: MARQUEL ERVINGJUAREZIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. CLARE L.FIORENZAROOM 500, PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:FEBRUARY 6, 2018 TIME: 9:00 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice for three(3) weeks in a row prior to the date ofthe hearing in the Milwaukee Commu-nity Journal, a newspaper published inMilwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.Dated: 11-28-17BY THE COURT:HON. CLARE L. FIORENZACircuit Court Judge018-014/1-19-26/2-2-2018

The LegalsThe Legals& The Classifieds

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CIRCUIT COURTMILWAUKEE COUNTY

NOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 17CV012993

In the matter of the name change of:JASON ALAN PEPPERBy (Petitioner) JASON ALAN PEPPERNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to change thename of the person listed above:From: JASON ALAN PEPPER To:MELODY ELISE PEPPERBirth Certificate: JASON ALAN PEP-PERIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. CLARE L.FIORENZAROOM 500, PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:FEBRUARY 6, 2018 TIME: 9:30 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice for three(3) weeks in a row prior to the date ofthe hearing in the Milwaukee Commu-nity Journal, a newspaper published inMilwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.Dated: 11-28-17BY THE COURT:HON. CLARE L. FIORENZACircuit Court Judge018-013/1-19-26/2-2-2018

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STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

WAUKESHA COUNTYDIVORCE-40101

Case No. 17FA001143

In Re: The marriage of Petitioner:JONATHAN COLBY and Respondent:STEPHANIE COLBYTHE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO THEPERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RE-SPONDENT:You are notified that the petitionernamed above has filed a Petition for di-vorce or legal separation against you.

You must respond with a written de-mand for a copy of the Petition within 40days from the day after the first date ofpublication.

The demand must be sent or deliveredto the court at:

Clerk of Court, Waukesha County Court-house, 515 W. Moreland Blvd., Wauke-sha WI 53188 and to JOHNATHANCOLBY c/o Attorney EugeneBykhovsky, 4465 N Oakland Ave, Suite110 Shorewood, WI 53211.

It is recommended, but not required,that you have an attorney help or repre-sent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the Pe-tition within 40 days, the court may grantjudgment against you for the award ofmoney or other legal action requested inthe Petition, and you may lose your rightto object to anything that is or may be in-correct in the Petition.

A judgment may be enforced as pro-vided by law. A judgment awardingmoney may become a lien against anyreal estate you own now or in the future,and may also be enforced by garnish-ment or seizure of property.

You are further notified that if the partiesto this action have minor children, viola-tion of §948.31, Wis. Stats., (Interfer-ence with custody by parent or others)is punishable by fines and/or imprison-ment:

If you and the petitioner have minor chil-dren, documents setting forth the per-centage standard for child supportestablished by the department under§49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factorsthat a court may consider for modifica-tion of that standard under§767.511(1m), Wis. Stats., are availableupon your request from the Clerk ofCourt.You are notified of the availability of in-

formation from the Circuit Court Com-missioner as set forth in §767.105, Wis.Stats.

§767.105, Information from Circuit CourtCommissioner.

(2) Upon the request of a party to an ac-tion affecting the family, including a re-vision of judgment or order under sec.767.59 or 767.451:(a) The Circuit Court Commissionershall, with or without charge, provide theparty with written information on the fol-lowing, as appropriate to the actioncommenced:1. The procedure for obtaining a judg-ment or order in the action.2. The major issues usually addressedin such an action.3. Community resources and familycourt counseling services available toassist the parties.4. The procedure for setting, modifying,and enforcing child support awards, ormodifying and enforcing legal custody orphysical placement judgments or or-ders.(b) The Circuit Court Commissionershall provide a party, for inspection orpurchase, with a copy of the statutoryprovisions in this chapter generally per-tinent to the action.

If you require reasonable accommoda-tions due to a disability to participate inthe court process, please call at least 10working days prior to the scheduledcourt date. Please note that the courtdoes not provide transportation.

DATE: 1-3-2018By: EUGENE BYKHOVSKY018-012/1-19-26/2-2-2018

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STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 17CV000163

In the matter of the name change of:CHRISTIANNA PRISCILLA DREW-MARTINBy (Petitioner) TRICIA MARISSADREW and by (Co-Petitioner) SCOTTLAMIER DREWNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to change thename of the person listed above:From: CHRISTIANNA PRISCILLADREW-MARTIN To: CHRISTIANNAPRISCILLA MARTIN-DREWBirth Certificate: CHRISTIANNAPRISCILLA DREW MARTINIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. STEPHANIE G.ROTHSTEINROOM 404, PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:JANUARY 31, 2018 TIME: 9:00 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice for three(3) weeks in a row prior to the date ofthe hearing in the Milwaukee Commu-nity Journal, a newspaper published inMilwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.Dated: 12-22-17BY THE COURT:HON. STEPHANIE G. ROTHSTEINCircuit Court Judge018-011/1-12-19-26-2018

SUMMONS(PUBLICATION)

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARING

Case No. 17CV13810

In the matter of the name change of:DOUGLAS ALLYN GILBERTBy (Petitioner) DOUGLAS ALLYNGILBERTNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to change thename of the person listed above:From: DOUGLAS ALLYN GILBERT To:GILBERT DOUGLAS ALLYNBirth Certificate: DOUGLAS ALLYNGILBERTIT IS ORDERED:

This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. CLARE L.FIORENZAROOM 500, PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:MARCH 7, 2018 TIME: 10:30 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice for three(3) weeks in a row prior to the date ofthe hearing in the Milwaukee Commu-nity Journal, a newspaper published inMilwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.Dated: 1-2-18BY THE COURT:HON. CLARE L. FIORENZACircuit Court Judge018-010/1-12-19-26-2018

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STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYDIVORCE-40101

Case No. 17FA007469

In Re: The marriage of Petitioner:DENISE GORDON and Respondent:TYRONE GORDONTHE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO THEPERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RE-SPONDENT:You are notified that the petitionernamed above has filed a Petition for di-vorce or legal separation against you.

You must respond with a written de-mand for a copy of the Petition within 40days from the day after the first date ofpublication.

The demand must be sent or deliveredto the court at:

Clerk of Court Milwaukee County Court-house 901 N. 9th St. Milwaukee WI53233 and DENISE GORDON 5420 WBURNHAM ST APT 6 WEST ALLIS, WI53219.

It is recommended, but not required,that you have an attorney help or repre-sent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the Pe-tition within 40 days, the court may grantjudgment against you for the award ofmoney or other legal action requested inthe Petition, and you may lose your rightto object to anything that is or may be in-correct in the Petition.

A judgment may be enforced as pro-vided by law. A judgment awardingmoney may become a lien against anyreal estate you own now or in the future,and may also be enforced by garnish-ment or seizure of property.

You are further notified that if the partiesto this action have minor children, viola-tion of §948.31, Wis. Stats., (Interfer-ence with custody by parent or others)is punishable by fines and/or imprison-ment:

If you and the petitioner have minor chil-dren, documents setting forth the per-centage standard for child supportestablished by the department under§49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factorsthat a court may consider for modifica-tion of that standard under§767.511(1m), Wis. Stats., are availableupon your request from the Clerk ofCourt.You are notified of the availability of in-formation from the Circuit Court Com-missioner as set forth in §767.105, Wis.Stats.

§767.105, Information from Circuit CourtCommissioner.

(2) Upon the request of a party to an ac-tion affecting the family, including a re-vision of judgment or order under sec.767.59 or 767.451:(a) The Circuit Court Commissionershall, with or without charge, provide theparty with written information on the fol-lowing, as appropriate to the actioncommenced:1. The procedure for obtaining a judg-ment or order in the action.2. The major issues usually addressedin such an action.3. Community resources and family

court counseling services available toassist the parties.4. The procedure for setting, modifying,and enforcing child support awards, ormodifying and enforcing legal custody orphysical placement judgments or or-ders.(b) The Circuit Court Commissionershall provide a party, for inspection orpurchase, with a copy of the statutoryprovisions in this chapter generally per-tinent to the action.

If you require reasonable accommoda-tions due to a disability to participate inthe court process, please call at least 10working days prior to the scheduledcourt date. Please note that the courtdoes not provide transportation.

DATE: 11-1-2017By: DENISE GORDON018-009/1-12-19-26-2018

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STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 18CV000163

In the matter of the name change of:CARSON CENTURY COOPERBy (Petitioner) ERIC E. COOPERNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to change thename of the person listed above:From: CARSON CENTURY COOPERTo: CARSON CENTURY FRANKBirth Certificate: CARSON CENTURYCOOPERIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. STEPHANIE G.ROTHSTEINROOM 404, PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:FEBRUARY 12, 2018 TIME: 9:30 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice for three(3) weeks in a row prior to the date ofthe hearing in the Milwaukee Commu-nity Journal, a newspaper published inMilwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.Dated: 1-5-18BY THE COURT:HON. STEPHANIE G ROTHSTEINCircuit Court Judge018-008/1-12-19-26-2018

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STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 17CV013479

In the matter of the name change of:GEOFFREY MATTHEW LEGGETTBy (Petitioner) GEOFFREY MATTHEWLEGGETTNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to change thename of the person listed above:From: GEOFFREY MATTHEWLEGGETT To: GEOFFREY MATTHEWMORGENNEBirth Certificate: GEOFFREYMATTHEW LEGGETTIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. ELLENBROSTROMROOM 413, PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:FEBRUARY 1, 2018 TIME: 1:30 PM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice for three(3) weeks in a row prior to the date ofthe hearing in the Milwaukee Commu-nity Journal, a newspaper published inMilwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.Dated: 12-13-17BY THE COURT:HON. ELLEN BROSTROMCircuit Court Judge018-007/1-12-19-26-2018

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STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYDIVORCE-40101

Case No. 17FA007972

In Re: The marriage of Petitioner:MARIA L. MARTINEZ and Respondent:SERGIO MARTINEZTHE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO THEPERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RE-SPONDENT:You are notified that the petitionernamed above has filed a Petition for di-vorce or legal separation against you.

You must respond with a written de-mand for a copy of the Petition within 40days from the day after the first date ofpublication.

The demand must be sent or deliveredto the court at:

Clerk of Court Milwaukee County Court-house 901 N. 9th St. Milwaukee WI53233 and MARIA L. MARTINEZ 1550S 15TH ST MILWAUKEE, WI 53204.

It is recommended, but not required,that you have an attorney help or repre-sent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the Pe-tition within 40 days, the court may grantjudgment against you for the award ofmoney or other legal action requested inthe Petition, and you may lose your rightto object to anything that is or may be in-correct in the Petition.

A judgment may be enforced as pro-vided by law. A judgment awardingmoney may become a lien against anyreal estate you own now or in the future,and may also be enforced by garnish-ment or seizure of property.

You are further notified that if the partiesto this action have minor children, viola-tion of §948.31, Wis. Stats., (Interfer-ence with custody by parent or others)is punishable by fines and/or imprison-ment:

If you and the petitioner have minor chil-dren, documents setting forth the per-centage standard for child supportestablished by the department under§49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factorsthat a court may consider for modifica-tion of that standard under§767.511(1m), Wis. Stats., are availableupon your request from the Clerk ofCourt.You are notified of the availability of in-formation from the Circuit Court Com-missioner as set forth in §767.105, Wis.Stats.

§767.105, Information from Circuit CourtCommissioner.

(2) Upon the request of a party to an ac-tion affecting the family, including a re-vision of judgment or order under sec.767.59 or 767.451:(a) The Circuit Court Commissionershall, with or without charge, provide theparty with written information on the fol-lowing, as appropriate to the actioncommenced:1. The procedure for obtaining a judg-ment or order in the action.2. The major issues usually addressedin such an action.3. Community resources and familycourt counseling services available toassist the parties.4. The procedure for setting, modifying,and enforcing child support awards, ormodifying and enforcing legal custody orphysical placement judgments or or-ders.(b) The Circuit Court Commissionershall provide a party, for inspection orpurchase, with a copy of the statutoryprovisions in this chapter generally per-tinent to the action.If you require reasonable accommoda-tions due to a disability to participate inthe court process, please call at least 10working days prior to the scheduledcourt date. Please note that the courtdoes not provide transportation.

DATE: 1-8-2018By: MARIA L. MARTINEZ018-006/1-12-19-26-2018

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CIRCUIT COURTMILWAUKEE COUNTY

NOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 18CV000140

In the matter of the name change of:A’MORA LEONNA KIDDBy (Petitioner) TIFFANY NICHELLETURNERNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to change thename of the person listed above:From: A’MORA LEONNA KIDD To:A’MORA LEONNA BURNSBirth Certificate: A’MORA LEONNAKIDDIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. ELLENBROSTROMROOM 413, PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:FEBRUARY 16, 2018 TIME: 8:30 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice for three(3) weeks in a row prior to the date ofthe hearing in the Milwaukee Commu-nity Journal, a newspaper published inMilwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.Dated: 1-5-18BY THE COURT:HON. ELLEN BROSTROMCircuit Court Judge018-005/1-12-19-26-2018

SUMMONS(PUBLICATION)

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 17CV013568

In the matter of the name change of:GABRIELLE RENEE BARUTHABy (Petitioner) GABRIELLE RENEEBARUTHANOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to change thename of the person listed above:From: GABRIELLE RENEE BARUTHATo: ISAAC ADAM BARUTHABirth Certificate: GABRIELLE RENEEBARUTHAIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. MARY TRIG-GIANOROOM 412, PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:JANUARY 31, 2018 TIME: 1:30 PM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice for three(3) weeks in a row prior to the date ofthe hearing in the Milwaukee Commu-nity Journal, a newspaper published inMilwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.Dated: 12-18-17BY THE COURT:HON. MARY TRIGGIANOCircuit Court Judge018-001/1-5-12-19-2018

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